Any Laser Printer Suggestions?
I’m in the market for a laser printer (monochrome/black ink only). I like my Epson inkjet because of the separate ink cartridges for each color. It’s more of a home/hobby printer because you can put your memory card right in the printer and print photos without turning on the computer. That’s a cool feature that I’ve never used.
I need a laser printer because inkjet-prints never really dry. I’ve received many-a-letter folded so that ink touches ink and transfers a some of the text. Looks like crap. Unprofessional.
My Current Needs:
* good resolution (like 1000dpi or more)
* cheap toner cartridges
* ability to print labels
* priced under $200
What I Want If I Can Get It:
* fast printing
* fax + printer + copier
* large capacity paper tray (like 250 sheets)
* no top-use (so I can stack stuff on top)
* ability to print cardstock
* quiet printing
* ethernet plug instead of USB
* priced at free
Features That Don’t Concern Me:
* network capability (I’ve got the airport extreme)
* scanner
* telephone
* brand, model or “look”
Post Script… I hate it when my “session times out.” I will be the judge of how long it takes me to conduct business online. I’m trying to buy some printer ink from Apple.com
Post-Post Script… I friggin love BestBuy.com.
Post-Post-Post Script… can the word peripheral be a noun or is it just an adjective? Do I need to make it two words - peripheral device, or can I just say “stay away from my peripherals, sucka?”
Mike Foley on I’m a McCain/Palin Supporter
Carol on I’m a McCain/Palin Supporter
Shane on I’m a McCain/Palin Supporter
Hey, I don't want this picture. What gives?
Hi Jenn,
Dan’s friend Steve got a very nice lazer printer. I don’t know if you have his email or not. I will send you it in your email. You can ask him what he bought.
Oh jeesh. I just checked my email and sent you a reply saying “I don’t remember asking for Steve’s email.” Ha ha!
For your word question, the first entry in Merriam-Webster is an adjective, but it also lists the word as a noun. See below.
Main Entry: 1pe·riph·er·al
Pronunciation: \pə-ˈri-f(ə-)rəl\
Function: adjective
Date: 1808
1: of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
2 a: of, relating to, affecting, or being part of the peripheral nervous system b: of, relating to, or being blood in the systemic circulation
3: of, relating to, or being the outer part of the field of vision
4: auxiliary, supplementary ; also : of or relating to computer peripherals
— pe·riph·er·al·ly adverb
Main Entry: 2peripheral
Function: noun
Date: 1966
: a device connected to a computer to provide communication (as input and output) or auxiliary functions (as additional storage)
If you have any more word questions, just ask me, the Word Nerd.
-MF
By the way, Ron Paul is going to be in your neck of the woods soon. Think you’ll be able to go see him speak?
Thanks Mike! Oh yes, I’ve got Ron Paul on my calendar for June 20th. I’m a delegate so I’ll vote during the convention. I’m quite excited about it.
Check out the laser printer I’ve decided to buy:
Brother HL-2140
what sold you on the printer?
The first customer review at the bottom fit my scenario almost exactly. Mac user with airport extreme concerned about the long term cost of the printer. I always read the customer reviews. Of course, the price is unbeatable at 87 dollars since inkjets cost about the same.
This printer fulfilled all my “must have requirements” - high resolution, $45 toner cartridges, label printing. And some of my “like to haves” - fast printing, large capacity tray. I also like the idea of energy efficiency and the bypass tray to print on letterhead.
I believe another noun version of peripheral is “periphery”. Yes, yes it is. It means: 1. the external boundary of any surface or area. 2. the external surface, or outside, of a body. 3. the area in which nerves end.